Planet: Critical The Symbolic Species | Terrence Deacon
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Jun 6, 2024 Professor of Anthropology Terrence Deacon discusses the impact of symbols on culture and biology. Topics include the evolution of language, the transformative power of symbols, and the co-evolution of language and human biology. They explore the interplay of AI, globalization, and human bias, and David Sloan Wilson's work in building functional social groups.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the World Crisis of Resource Depletion and Waste Production
03:34 • 2min
The Power of Symbols in Human Communication
05:05 • 14min
The Transformative Power of Language
18:42 • 9min
Evolution of Language and Symbolism in Human Biology
27:40 • 20min
Navigating the Interplay of AI, Globalization, and Human Bias
48:06 • 10min
Exploring the Work of an Evolutionary Biologist in Building Functional Social Groups
57:52 • 2min